Master Builder Magazine Victoria

MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA FEBRUARY – MARCH 2017 VOLUME 72 ISSUE 01

RETURN OF THE ABCC: Print Post Publication No. 100008007

WHAT WE KNOW NOW

Online nominations now open: Excellence in Building Awards p. 8 Profile: Meet President Melanie Fasham p. 12 Student site visits: 10 Steps to inspiring a building career p. 30

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR

Milestones

Though this issue of Master Builder may never appear as a collectible on eBay, it is tempting to think of it as a landmark edition—one deserving of a special place in the archives at our East Melbourne office. Why? Because it’s the first one in 141 years to have a foreword from a woman president.

We have waited a long time for that to happen.

It’s also fitting that Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull has provided us with the guest forward this issue (p. 6), given the significant changes to our industry following the reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) and the introduction of the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016 (Building Code 2016).

Master Builders has addressed the growing role of women in the building and construction industry several times, as in 2015, when our Apprentice of the Year award was earned by a woman for the second consecutive year. But gender balance isn’t a seasonal theme; it’s an ongoing imperative, as fundamental to the health and vitality of the sector as any of the other agenda items we identify each year as official priorities.

By keeping a steady focus on attracting more women to careers in building and construction, we demonstrate a commitment to it that makes mere lip service to the cause simply not good enough. It’s not politics; it’s common sense.

President Melanie Fasham understands that. She is eager to help our members get more of the work they’re after, and that includes encouraging young people to look for rewarding careers. In the coming two years, you’ll see Melanie at a range of industry events, including Trade Nights (formerly Members’ Nights), the Apprentice of the Year, Regional Building, Excellence in Housing and Excellence in Construction Awards. Of course, most of her work happens behind the scenes. To get a better idea of what’s on her mind as she enters her presidential term, we offer a brief profile of Melanie Fasham on page 12.

We hope you take the time to enjoy the other sections of this issue as well, which include Membership Manager Ingrid Mountford’s focus on some of the lesser-known benefits of membership (p. 29), Logistics Team Manager Katie Tunnah’s insight into what makes a good trainer and, of course, CEO Radley de Silva’s article on the much-needed reinstatement of the ABCC after a prolonged vote in November (p. 10).

There’s a lot to look forward to. Welcome to 2017.

Peter Sackett Editor

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CONTENTS

OHS

FOREWORDS A WORD FROM THE EDITOR

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PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD

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GUEST FOREWORD

6

The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister of Australia

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MEMBER MILESTONES

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NEW MEMBERS

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NEW BUILDER REGISTRATION

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GENERAL FEATURES

Employers urged to do more for construction safety

LEGAL The High Court decides on Security of Payment

FINANCIAL SERVICES Majors’ mortgage customers drag down satisfaction levels

REGULARS

TRAINING

NEWS ROUND-UP

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CASE STUDY CONSTRUCTION

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WHAT’S NEW

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DIRECTORY

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WINDOWS & DOORS 21

How Master Builders recruits the best trainers

GREEN LIVING

WATERPROOFING 22

Recent activity in sustainable building

FROM RADLEY DE SILVA

MEMBERSHIP PROFILES 10

Reinstating the ABCC

CALL OF DUTY

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Profile of Melanie Fasham Victoria’s first woman Master Builders President

INSURANCE

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Protecting yourself from online crime

MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA 332 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002 Tel: (03) 9411 4555 Fax: (03) 9411 4591 Email: mbassist@mbav.com.au www.mbav.com.au Master Builder is the official journal of the Master Builders Association of Victoria, which was established in 1875 and is one of the state’s oldest employer organisations. The organisation is part of the Australia-wide Master Builder movement. The keynote is service: and Master Builder is produced in line with this objective of keeping all members informed of all matters affecting them. Membership of the Master Builders is open to all qualified business operatives in the building and construction industry; the basis of membership is integrity and competence, based on training and experience.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT: Melanie Fasham (President) Richard Hansen (Deputy President) Peter Picking (Immediate Past President) Jarrod Sanfilippo (Treasurer) Steve Peluso, Michael Clemenger, David Moyle, Neil Grenfell, Ian Hawkey Hedley Davis (Observer)

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POWER TOOLS

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MEMBERSHIP FEATURES

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Aluminium frame windows and water leakage: 3 lessons

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Allchin Builders Schneider Electric

PRODUCT INFORMATION VIRIDIAN

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THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP

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DULUX GROUP

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10 EASY STEPS TO HOSTING SECONDARY SCHOOL SITE VISITS (AND WHY YOU SHOULD!)

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PASCO CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017

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STRAMIT

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MEMBER DISCOUNTS

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COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT: Melanie Fasham (President) Richard Hansen (Deputy President) Peter Picking (Immediate Past President) Jarrod Sanfilippo (Treasurer) Michael Clemenger, Ashley Levin, Geoff Purcell, Claude Salvatore, Natalie King, David Moyle, Philip Robinson, Brendan Liddle, Ian Hawkey, Paul Gardiner, Joe Cumbo, Neil Grenfell, Adam Barron, Steven Peluso, Greg Zuccala, Hedley Davis (Observer) CEO: Radley de Silva, 9411 4501 General Manager, Commercial Services: Viviana Hood, 9411 4516 General Manager Member Services: Lawrie Cross, 9411 4582 General Manager , BLSC: Marc Lyons, 9411 8001 General Manager Marketing, Policy and Communications: Leanne Edwards, 9411 4515 MANAGERS: Head of Membership: Dom Butera, 9411 4598 Head of Legal: Angelo Simonetto, 9411 4593 Head of Industrial Relations: Daniel Hodges, 9411 4562 Head of OHS: John Darcy, 9411 4521 Head of Training: Corrie Williams, 9411 4544 State Manager Victoria/MBA Insurance Services: Joe Keiper, 9411 4504 Head of Sales, Events and Sponsorship: Tony Biffaro, 9411 4557 Head of Finance: Ron Joordens, 9411 4556 Head of Human Resources: Steven Hogan, 9411 4540 Sponsorship and Alliance Manager: Danielle Penna, 9411 4551 Head of Business Development and Strategic Projects: Julie-Anne Sheppard, 9411 8000 Magazine Editor: Peter Sackett, 9411 4534

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PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD

Time for change

Beginning 2017 with a string of so many achievements for our industry, the time is right for change. Government relationships with our association are strong, Master Builders’ ideas are respected and listened to, and we have more opportunity than ever before to meet key drivers within the state government on issues affecting our industry. At the federal level, Master Builders’ national body continues to work closely with the Government on national issues, with the input of state associations and the national board for guidance.

I know, with the strength of leadership and 9000-strong membership, for all the hard work done to date, and our desire to do better, we won’t take ‘no’ for an answer, or accept the status quo on our key priorities. We will continue to be tough and demand changes in these areas, to fight for what we know will make a difference to our businesses, our communities and our industry.

I am excited to be a part of Master Builders’ lobbying for registration of trades and increasing the skills mix and training within the apprenticeship areas, and I look forward to seeing the benefits that arise from the reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission.

But this isn’t easy without supporting data. Energy and passion aren’t quite enough. For action now, we don’t have time for extensive research reports so I would love to see us prove what we know already by greater data collection in each of our businesses, specifically recording the issues and inefficiencies that hold us back in a way that can be used to help lobby louder and stronger to enable faster change in the future.

I also continue to be optimistic that we can focus on constant dialogue to influence change in the area of planning, as this is critical not only to satisfy the increased densification required for current population predictions, but also to provide fair rules to allow land owners (our clients) to build on their land as they see fit.

I feel immensely privileged to be elected to this role. It is no secret that I am the first female to play it in Victoria, and it is an honour. I believe actions speak louder than words as we strive for a greater gender balance in our industry.

I am certainly looking forward to my term as President representing you and the entire membership base.

And there is always more we can do. When we look at the issue of housing affordability, and the challenges around skills shortages in certain areas we don’t have any easy answers, but we have plenty of suggestions. Perhaps we also need to be creative, looking to countries outside our own that have experienced similar issues, and come up with better ideas than we currently have. Perhaps the increased use of technology in pre-fabrication is key, where a skill base from other industries can be utilized within our own.

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GUEST FOREWORD

A message from the Prime Minister

The successful passage of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) Bill at the end of last year delivered vital economic reform and was a significant moment for Australia’s building and construction sector.

Building and construction is the second-largest industry in Australia and a key driver of our economy. It contributes approximately eight per cent of our GDP, employs more than 1 million people, and directly supports more than 300,000 small businesses.

It is critical that this sector retains the spirit of innovation and agility that is fundamental to our nation’s success in the 21st Century, and that we ensure the transparency, accountability and compliance that will keep this industry strong.

The restoration of the ABCC means a fundamental change for the better in this sector and for our whole economy. It will stamp out lawlessness, improve safety and boost productivity on building sites. It will build investor confidence and create more opportunities to allow the industry to get on with what it does best.

The return of the ABCC is not only an important cultural reform, it is also a significant economic reform, the benefits of which will flow far beyond the construction sector to the Australian people.

At the last Federal Election my Government promised that it would deliver on our National Economic Plan to stimulate the jobs that Australians expect and deserve, and the economic growth on which all our aspirations depend. We said we would make the 45th Parliament work and, thanks to the cooperation of crossbenchers in the House and in the Senate, we are delivering.

It is important to acknowledge the building and construction industry and Master Builders in particular, for your advocacy and support for the ABCC Bill. Master Builders has long been a voice for fairness and decency in the work place and for the industry’s continued growth.

I have great confidence in your sector’s future as a modern and dynamic industry, and look forward to working with you into 2017 and beyond.

The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP Prime Minister of Australia

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Have you heard about Building Victoria? Visit www.mbavnews.com.au for up

VBA: making contact soon about changeover to five-year registrations The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) began contacting contact registered building practitioners beginning in early February to explain the changeover plan for five-year registrations.

Changes to the Building Act 1993 which came into effect on 1 September 2016 introduced a maximum fiveyear registration period for building practitioners. This means that all existing practitioners (who were registered before 1 September 2016) will need to transition to a five-year registration period.

The purpose of the communication is to let you know the year you will need to renew for a further five years and what the process will involve. For the majority of practitioners, no immediate action will be required once they receive this notification. The communication will include links to a fact sheet and frequently asked questions to help you understand the changes in more detail.

Please note – registered practitioners must still pay an annual fee (except the year they renew for a further five years) and provide proof of insurance (if required) every 12 months.

The changeover will take place over five years, from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2022, so not all practitioners will be affected at once.

If you have any questions about the email or letter you receive, please contact Master Builders or the VBA.

In early February, you will receive an email (or letter) from the VBA clearly stating when you will need to change over, and what to do if you want to renew your registration for a further five years. If you are registered in more than one registration category and class, you will receive a separate message for each registration that you hold.

Contact: Master Builders Phone: (03) 9411 4555 Contact: VBA Phone: 1300 815 127 Email: buildingreg@vba.vic.gov.au

Master Builders’ Building Excellence Awards programs go online Master Builders is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for all three of our major annual Excellence in Building Awards series—the Regional Building Awards, Excellence in Construction Awards and Excellence in Housing Awards.

New this year, the nominations and submittals process has moved online, making it easier and less cumbersome for members to prepare and submit their projects for review.

The new system offers a number of advantages over the previous hard copy method: • Easy, fast registration, reducing the time it takes to enter • An auto save feature that works as you go, allowing members to make changes or update their submissions right up until deadline • Intuitive entry process • Entry management • Easy entry into multiple categories • Easy tracking of key dates As always, there are numerous benefits to entering the awards programs, including: • Gaining a competitive edge • Valuable self-promotion • Recognition not just within our industry, but among the general public as well • Benchmarking – see how you compare to your competitors • Motivation and reward for hardworking employees To enter, visit www.masterbuildersvic. awardsplatform.com.

Contact: Master Builders Events Team Phone: (03) 9411 4555

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New training course: Mental Health First Aid Did you know that suicide rates in the construction industry for males are significantly higher than national and state averages for men generally?

This fact alone should be reason enough to offer mental health training in your workplace.

Master Builders recognises the need to support mental health, and will now be offering mental health first aid courses to both members and non-members starting in 2017.

This training will teach employees how to assist colleagues in the workplace who may have developed a mental health illness or are experiencing a mental health crisis. Crisis situations covered are suicidal thoughts and

behaviours, deliberate self-harm, panic attacks, traumatic events, severe effects of drug or alcohol use, severe psychotic states and aggressive behaviours.

WHY HAVE MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING IN THE WORKPLACE? • To improve workplace productivity and a healthy life-work balance • To empower managers to have difficult conversations • To provide a pathway for intervention • To create a supportive environment for staff who are experiencing a mental health problem • It makes financial sense. Research shows $2.30 is the average return on investment for every $1.00 invested in creating a mentally healthy workplace (Price Waterhouse and Coopers).

MASTER BUILDERS OFFERS TWO OPTIONS FOR TRAINING: Mental Health First Aid – two days Mental Health Workplace Training – one day We can also come to your office for group bookings.

To book in or for further information call, email or visit our website.

Contact: Master Builders Training Phone: (03) 9411 4555 Email: training@mbav.com.au Website: mbavtraining.com.au

2016 Trade Night winners Master Builders congratulates the following 2016 Trade Night major prize winners, and thanks each of our members for supporting their local Trade Nights.

FIRST PRIZE: $2,000 travel voucher provided by PremiumOZ WINNER DARREN BOURNE D J Bourne Builders, a member of Master Builders for four years.

SECOND PRIZE: Metabo tool kit WINNER NEIL GARDINER Supa Group Constructions, a member of the association for over 30 years.

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F R O M C E O R A D L E Y D E S I LVA

REINSTATING THE ABCC

Radley de Silva CEO, Master Builders Association of Victoria

I AM GLAD TO HAVE SOMETHING NEW TO SAY ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION (ABCC): WE GOT IT BACK. THAT IS NO SMALL ACHIEVEMENT. SO, WHY SHOULD WE CELEBRATE THE ABCC? A long string of unlawful infractions and a demonstrated recidivism on the part of the CFMEU prompted the detailed examination performed by the Heydon Royal Commission and the previous Cole Royal Commission.

Whilst there have been some successful prosecutions through the Courts and fines handed down to the CFMEU and its officials, this only demonstrates the need for a watchdog to stop the activity occurring rather than relying on prosecutions after the fact.

The effects of bullying and intimidation have been real and costly to our members and the Victorian economy, with decreases in productivity and financial hardship for construction companies that refuse to capitulate to unreasonable demands and behaviour.

Before and since that day, Master Builders has been adamant that the return of the ABCC would be critical to the health of our industry, and we successfully lobbied our elected officials in Canberra to help make that come about. We are also deeply appreciative of the backing we received from our members.

After many months of lobbying, the final votes were cast in Federal Parliament to reinstate the ABCC after a gap of four years, a time during which our industry was forced to endure repeated violations of the rule of law in the form of union blockades, blackmail, intimidation and bullying with just the restricted enforcement powers of the FWBC to combat them.

Though we were successful in obtaining passage of the bill, the road to a reinstated ABCC was a bumpy and winding one, including an eleventhhour concession request from Senator Darryn Hinch, a symptom of a unique and peculiar makeup of the current federal Senate that led to minor parties having a greater than usual voice in shaping legislation. Despite this, in her address to Master Builders members in Melbourne in December 2016, Federal Industrial Relations Minister Michaela Cash detailed the lengthy, detailed and,

at times, extremely difficult negotiations that took place in the lead-up to the vote on the ABCC legislation.

Pragmatism was paramount to achieving the initial result, with a number of amendments being required to secure passage, most prominent among them a two-year transition period for code compliance. However, Senator Hinch should be commended for his willingness to re-visit the issue following overwhelming feedback from industry, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, about the need to ensure the ABCC and the Code are as effective as originally intended.

As of this writing, there appears to be a strong chance of having the concession reversed and the ABCC re-established with its intended ninemonth transition phase. Whatever the final result, there can be no doubt that the re-establishment of the ABCC,

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with its supporting legislation and a reinvigorated Building Code, is a significant victory for industry that should not be underestimated.

THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY) ACT 2016 (BCIIP Act) has a specific focus on addressing unlawful industrial action, coercion, discrimination and industrially motivated pickets. It also increases the maximum penalties available to the Courts to more effectively deter those who continue to break the law.

Importantly, the BCIIP Act gives effect to the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016 (Building Code 2016)– prohibiting contractors wishing to perform federally funded work from having enterprise agreements or other arrangements that contain restrictive work practices or discriminatory provisions.

This allows the Federal Government to use its purchasing power as a client to drive much needed cultural reform through the industry and deliver better outcomes for Australian taxpayers.

This is an important step forward for making it possible for Victorians to afford and build the roads, transport infrastructure, schools, hospitals and aged care centres our growing state needs. As the nominal expiry date of the Industry EBA 2011-2015 came and went (31 March 2015), the CFMEU made the decision not to engage with Master Builders directly for a negotiation of a successor enterprise bargaining agreement. Rather, they approached construction companies they regarded as likely willing to accept union terms for continued working arrangements and hope that it placed enough pressure on other companies to do the same.

To resist further may attract protected industrial action and a disruption of worksite productivity.

While roughly 30 per cent of the companies that held Industry EBA 2011-2015 signed on to the CFMEU’s new pattern EBA, 70 per cent decided to make their own arrangements, through negotiating their own nonpattern EBAs in direct negotiation with their employees, or remaining on their extant Industry EBA 2011-2015. Now that the BCIIP Act has commenced (taking effect 2 December 2016) it is more difficult for the union to convince others to join their Pattern EBA using coercion and intimidation.

Master Builders continues to make itself available to engage with the CFMEU to help expedite a Building Code 2016-compliant solution for the industry and, in the meantime, we will advise our members on the range of alternatives available to employers and employees.

I thank you for your support and patience during this lengthy but vital process.

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PROFILE: By Peter Sacket t, Editor

When election time came up, a couple of years after starting work at her family office, she recalled her father’s time (Trevor Fasham served as President from 1995-96) and the friendships and professional bonds he formed as a result of his service.

Call of duty: MELANIE FASHAM IS VICTORIA’S FIRST FEMALE MASTER BUILDERS PRESIDENT. AND FOR HER, IT’S BUSINESS AS USUAL. Last November, in the days leading up to the President’s inaugural dinner at Crown Casino’s River Room (the moment when the leadership baton passes most conspicuously from one officeholder to the next) Melanie Fasham was working out what she wanted to say to her peers and colleagues at the evening celebration. The event would be an important one for both her career in the building and construction industry, as well as for the association that represents it.

The fact that Fasham is the first woman to become President of Master Builders Association of Victoria in its 141-year history had been publicly celebrated.

Tactful, strategic words and behaviour have long been second nature to Fasham, having developed her early career as a chemical engineer working for a glass manufacturing company, a big corporate atmosphere in which language was conservative and union walk-outs were commonplace.

“These days, I’m often the only woman in the room; that’s never been unusual for me,” Fasham said. “I have been lucky to feel comfortable in any environment.

But this is, after all, an important milestone for Master Builders.”

“From what I have seen, it’s in the trade base where you’ll see a lot, but certainly not all, of that discriminatory behaviour and misunderstanding,”

Fasham said, “the unexpected, unsolicited comment about who’s ‘suited’ to doing what kind of job. That’s where it’s tough for women starting out because they don’t get the opportunity to be in a balanced environment.”

The new President’s career path hasn’t followed a straight line, but Fasham sees her switch from chemical engineering to building as a smooth transition nonetheless, and excellent preparation for her newest role. In her early professional years, the main focus of her work was problem solving, moving first from glass to General Electric in plastics manufacturing, and then to focussing on materials management, logistics and overseas sourcing and purchasing.

When she and her sister each eventually decided to join the family building business, Fasham Pty Ltd, the skills transferred easily.

“Eleven years ago, after completing study in Building, I started working at the back end of the business, rewriting the purchasing system and doing sales estimating to see how all of that fits together with building a house,” she said.

“It was essentially pre-construction.”

About four years ago, Fasham earned her Domestic Builder Unlimited license. It was an exercise that offered a welcome challenge with its intensive focus on reading and interpreting codes, a discipline to which she had not been previously exposed.

Fasham soon put her hand up for Master Builders’ committee activity.

“We have always needed the services of the industry association to keep abreast of changes,” Fasham said, “especially a small business like ours.

We believe in giving back as well, and my dad suggested the housing committee sounded like a good idea for my involvement. You learn so much about what’s happening in the industry.

The association can only do what it’s supposed to with information from its members. By being on the committee you try to steer the members to provide that information.”

Topics of discussion among committee members provide crucial information to Master Builders in developing policy focus and action.

“Members need to understand this,” Fasham said. “It’s easy to get stuck in your ways and complain about your own problems. Different personalities can help collate that information and put it to use, and I believed that was something I could do.”

The new President remains adamant about the importance of collecting information from members to help ensure the association’s activity makes the greatest contribution to their businesses and careers, and this, she decided, would be a central message of her address on the night of the inaugural dinner.

“I’m also hoping that by having a female President there will be more members—both men and women— who come forward to fulfil the roles Master Builders presents on its committees,” she said. “I know the association has a lot to offer. I believe Master Builders feels genuinely appreciative about this progress, and is ready to seize the opportunities it presents.”

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INSURANCE

Protecting yourself from online crime

Over the past few months we have seen a sharp increase in builders receiving fraudulent invoices from what appear to be legitimate subcontractors, suppliers or even internal colleagues.

Recent examples include criminals posing as suppliers or internal company staff, using fake email addresses from almost identical domain names which, at a glance, appear to be from known and trusted contacts. Using these fraudulent emails, we’ve seen subcontractor invoices sent to accounts staff, some of them via what appears to be a company director, including fake signatures/approval, requesting electronic payment. Importantly, these payments are all requested to be sent to new or ‘updated’ banking details, which should ring alarm bells for anyone able to approve or process payments online.

Criminals are now targeting the finance teams within building businesses by using social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook to obtain personal information on company structures— specifically the directors and accounts staff. As many colleagues add each other on social platforms and communicate visibly online, it’s not difficult to build a profile of how the company operates and how individuals communicate, making them an easier target for extortion and deception.

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MITIGATE THIS RISK? • Verbally confirm with subcontractors, suppliers, and colleagues any requests for payment to new or amended banking details.

• Implement dual signatories for all payments to third parties.

• Review your banking limits for any one transaction. If they are higher than you need, reduce them, and request to be notified when a transaction above that limit is being processed.

While traditional theft remains the most common claim within the building industry, Joe Keiper State Manager Victoria, MBAIS criminals are becoming increasingly active in targeting the construction industry online.

• Limit what information is put on social media sites and activate privacy settings to restrict who can view personal details and communication styles.

• Engage an online security firm to arrange a stress test for your business’ current security.

However, if these strategies fail, a management liability insurance policy can provide you with coverage, because there is an option to include ‘crime cover’ under this type of policy.

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Employers urged to do more for construction safety It took just five days for the first construction industry fatality of 2017 to occur. On 5 John Darcy Head of OHS January 2017, a seventeenyear-old died when he fell 12 metres on a Perth construction site.

2016 was described by WorkSafe Victoria Executive Director of Health and Safety Ms Marnie Williams as a ‘horror year’ with 26 workplace fatalities in Victoria, including seven construction fatalities. There were 30 construction fatalities in Australia last year.

WorkSafe issues a regular media release at the start of each year to highlight the previous year’s fatalities.

This year’s headline was “Workplaces urged to do more after horror 2016”.In the release, Ms Williams was quoted as saying “occupational health and safety laws were clear that keeping workers safe was the responsibility of every Victorian employer”.

“While workers have a role to play in keeping themselves and others safe, the responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of employers,” Ms Williams said.

Workplace fatality statistics are the most emotive measure of safety performance, but they are just one measure. The overall number of injuries, as measured through WorkCover claims, continues to reduce year after year, not only in construction but across all industries.

In October 2016, WorkSafe announced that the number of workplace injuries in Victoria had fallen to a record low.

WorkSafe may believe that raw fatality numbers might be effective in tapping into emotions, but the recent increase in fatality numbers belies the fact that

workplaces are actually getting safer.

Fatalities represent the worst possible outcomes, but they are not the best measure of overall safety performance.

Master Builders concurs with Ms Williams that OHS laws do place the responsibility at the feet of our members, but it is not only employers who can do more to avert accidents.

WorkSafe also needs to play its part by educating the industry about the laws and properly enforcing the construction chapter of the OHS regulations.

In 2017, Master Builders encourages WorkSafe to engage in more education and awareness around the requirements for Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and OHS Coordination Plans.

Year after year, we have seen WorkSafe inspectors entering members’ construction sites and issuing Improvement Notices for missing handrails and electrical testing and tagging and not even asking builders or subcontractors whether SWMS have been produced for high-risk construction work. But the failure to properly enforce the construction chapter has lent itself to a perpetual cycle of non-compliance, especially in the housing construction sector. After nine years, (the regulations commenced in 2008) the level of knowledge and understanding amongst small business subcontractors about the requirements for SWMS remains abysmal.

Builders, as people with management and control of the workplace, cannot comply with their legal duties if small business subcontractors are not held accountable for their legal duties to produce SWMS when their employees perform high-risk construction work.

During 2016, WorkSafe prosecuted 29 construction businesses (out of 102 prosecutions in total). The deficient number of SWMS were used by WorkSafe as evidence in a number of these prosecutions.

Master Builders suggests that more can be done to reduce the number of fatalities, and that a good place to start would be by properly enforcing the laws that apply to what is meant to be a regulated high-risk industry.

We don’t want only to reduce the number of fatalities, but also the overall number of injuries. Imagine how much improvement could be gained by properly enforcing the law.

Members are urged to make booking an OHS consultation one of their New Year resolutions by contacting Master Builders’ OHS department.

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LEGAL

The High Court decides on Security of Payment The High Court handed down its first decision on the Security of Payment (SOP) legislation Angelo Simonetto Head of Legal which may have significant repercussions for all building contracts utilising SOP. On 21 December 2016, The High Court unanimously held (after special leave was granted from the Court of Appeal in NSW) that the existence of a reference date under a construction contract is a precondition to the making of a valid payment claim under s13(1) of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the SOP Act).

FACTS The appellant principal (Southern Han) and the respondent contractor (Lewence) were parties to a contract for the construction by Lewence of an apartment block (the Contract). The Contract made provision for Lewence to "claim payment progressively" by making a "progress claim" on the 8th day of each calendar month for work under the Contract done to the seventh day of that month.

On 27 October 2014, Southern Han gave Lewence a notice purporting to exercise its right under the Contract to take out of Lewence's hands the whole of the work remaining to be completed.

Lewence treated the giving of that notice as repudiation of the Contract and purported to accept the repudiation and to terminate the Contract.

On 4 December 2014, Lewence served on Southern Han a payment claim, which claimed payment for work carried out

by Lewence up to 27 October 2014.

Southern Han provided a payment

schedule in response to Lewence's payment claim indicating that the amount it proposed to pay was nil.

make progress claims was to survive termination, thus preventing a future reference date from arising.

Lewence subsequently made an application for adjudication. The adjudicator rejected an argument by Southern Han that he lacked jurisdiction and determined the application in favour of Lewence. Southern Han sought a declaration in the Supreme Court that the determination was void or, alternatively, an order in the nature of certiorari quashing the determination.

The High Court allowed the appeal, set aside the orders made and dismissed the appeal by the Court of Appeal and ordered the contractor (Lewence) to repay the principal (Southern Han) $1.76M together with interest.

The primary judge made the declaration sought, construing the SOP Act as requiring a reference date to have arisen under the Contract as a precondition to the making of a valid payment claim, and finding that there was no reference date to support Lewence's payment claim, meaning that a right to make a progress claim under the SOP Act did not survive the termination of the Contract nor the suspending of the remaining works from Lewence’s hands as exercised under the Contract by Southern Han. But Lewence appealed to the Court of Appeal. That Court allowed Lewence's appeal, holding unanimously that the existence of a reference date is not a precondition to the making of a valid payment claim under the SOP Act. By grant of special leave, Southern Han duly appealed to the High Court.

THE HIGH COURT DECISION The High Court, in agreeing with the primary judge, held that the reference date is essential to the validity of a payment claim who is or who claims to be entitled to a progress payment. The existence of a reference date under a construction contract within the meaning of the SOP Act was therefore a precondition to the making of a valid payment claim under. There was nothing in the Contract to indicate an intention that Lewence's right to

MESSAGE FOR CONTRACTORS, PRINCIPALS AND DEVELOPERS Although the decision was based on the NSW SOP Act, the rationale for the decision aptly applies to the Victorian SOP Act. Accordingly, the important take-away here for contractors, principals and developers is: • If a construction contract is terminated or suspends the right to make any payment claims, any attempt to make a payment claim under the SOP Act, will be treated as being invalid; and • In circumstances where there is no right under the contract or SOP Act to make a valid payment then the adjudicator will therefore not have jurisdiction to decide if the contractor is entitled to any payment; and • Although the contractor was precluded from a payment claim under the SOP Act, it was still open to it to claim damages for breach of contract or restitution outside of the contract in a Court.

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Majors' mortgage customers drag down satisfaction levels New research has found that satisfaction among the mortgage customers of each of the Harry Pontikis Manager, MBA Financial Services big four banks continues to represent a low point on the spectrum of overall customer satisfaction, despite the banks offering historically low home loan rates. Roy Morgan Research has found that over the last 12 months, satisfaction among the big four’s home loan customers has fallen further behind their other customers with a decline of 2.8 per cent points to 75.4 per cent, compared to a drop of only 0.4 per cent points for non-home loan customers (to 80.5 per cent).

The research shows that non-major banks are outperforming the big four when it comes to satisfaction of mortgage customers. ING Direct has the highest home loan customer satisfaction (of the top 10) with 94.8 per cent, followed closely by 94.5 per cent for Bendigo Bank.

These two remain well clear of the field, with the next highest ranked being St. George (83.6 per cent), which is owned

by Westpac and Bankwest (83.3 per cent) which is owned by Commonwealth Bank.

As banks continue to announce ‘out of cycle’ increases in loan rates, borrower satisfaction is expected to decline further. To counter this, banks will continue to push their customers to mobile banking technology, and their client relationships to finance and mortgage brokers. Therefore, the banks’

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How Master Builders recruits the best trainers Master Builders talks a lot about the quality of the training we provide; Katie Tunnah we’re proud of Logistics Team Manager the fact that we believe our trainers are the best. But what actually makes a quality trainer? How does Master Builders find and recruit the people who provide you with the skills and knowledge that help you get the work you want? It begins with our commitment to employing only industry experts who have specialised knowledge about the courses they lead.

The final step in the recruitment process is having them sit in with a current trainer and deliver a small portion of the material to an actual class. We then ask for feedback from the trainer to ensure the applicant performed well in front of a real audience. At this point, we can be sure that the applicant will be of the high quality we require.

Trainers such as Rem demonstrate why Master Builders invests time and research in finding trainers. In refusing to follow a ‘jack of all trades’ approach, we have a smaller pool of trainers available, but one composed of specialists who deliver the best education available.

It’s an essential part of helping you get more of the work you’re after.

Each year, we are approached by a number of people who want to deliver training for Master Builders. Only a select few of these are successful, as we want to ensure that those standing in front of you in the classroom are not just experts, but have exceptional skill at the delivery of vocational education.

The process of finding the right trainers isn’t simple or streamlined, but Master Builders believes the extra effort is worth it. As with any job, the recruiting process starts with a detailed discussion about why they want to be a trainer, the applicants’ previous work history and the depth of their industry involvement. We also prefer our trainers to still be working actively in their field to help ensure their knowledge remains current, and the hours we offer allow for that flexibility.

We ask the applicant back for a second interview which requires them to make a one-hour presentation to the Training Department, as if we were their students. This allows us to evaluate their presentation skills and knowledge of material.

“I get a real sense of satisfaction knowing that I have been able to provide industry-current experience and information to students,” Lotito said.

“Having the opportunity to engage with people already in the industry, as well as those looking to get into the building game, is something no computer or text book can offer; having the time to build a rapport with students and get them headed in the right direction.”

If you have any questions about Master Builders industry training, call us or visit the training website.

Rem Lotito, of Buildest, a building estimation business, offers an excellent example of how a strong recruit becomes an excellent trainer, and also how some of the best candidates come from unexpected places. Though he had not worked as a trainer previously, Rem’s knowledge and enthusiasm for wanting to help students reach their goals made him an outstanding candidate, and his performance has borne that out.

He has over 20 years in the building industry, with involvement in a broad range of projects with top-tier commercial and residential builders, as well as Defence Department works, which demonstrated the importance of quality documentation, processes and procedures.

Contact: Training Department Phone: (03) 9411 4555 Email: training@mbav.com.au Website: mbavtraining.com.au

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GREEN LIVING

Recent activity in sustainable building THE 2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE MODULAR CONSTRUCTION AND PREFABRICATION ANZ

Increasing demand for information about modular construction and prefabrication Dr. Philip Alviano Sustainable Building Advisor has given rise to the 2nd Annual Conference on Modular Construction and Prefabrication ANZ, to be held 28 February to 2 March 2017 in Sydney. The conference will be delivered by conference producer, Clariden Global.

the construction process can take place offsite in a manufacturing plant.

This produces a more controlled environment where the use of lean manufacturing and BIM can result in efficiency gains. There are also environmental benefits which include waste reduction, materials efficiency and tighter, better-insulated buildings.

The increased efficiencies will come largely from the reduction of waste in all its forms brought about by the introduction of lean manufacturing techniques possible in a prefabricated construction environment.

In recognition of the research completed

by Master Builders Association of Victoria in recent years, we have been asked to participate as a knowledge partner in the conference.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA PrefabAus came into existence in 2013 to support collaboration, innovation and quality information sharing. In this spirit, prefabAUS works with manufacturers, architects, building designers, engineers, and other construction professionals, affiliated industry associations, research bodies, client groups, government agencies and regulatory bodies to advance Australian building prefabrication. It has now delivered three well-attended annual conferences, and its website lists 100 members from a range of categories including architects, designers, associations, builders, engineers, manufacturers, project managers and suppliers.

The 2nd Annual Conference Modular Construction and Prefabrication ANZ is the event platform on which to connect with the construction industry on modular and prefabricated construction methods and discover ways to collaborate with your peers.

Themed “Scaling New Heights in Building Technology”, the conference will focus on the innovative design techniques and technologies that will aid and accelerate the adoption and implementation of modular and prefabricated construction methodology in the ANZ construction industry.

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SCALING NEW HEIGHTS IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Modular construction continues to grow as an important part of our industry in Australia. The move to prefabrication means that more of

More recently, there have been significant developments with a number of new projects and players coming into the market. These include: STRONGBUILD Strongbuild is constructing a 101-apartment complex at Campbelltown, Macarthur Gardens for affordable housing provider, BlueCHP Limited. The project consists of three towers of six, seven and eight stories.

The structural timber solution, consisting of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and

small amounts of Glulam, was able to meet tight timelines and budgets. The CLT panels were shipped from Austria, but as part of their commitment to timber Strongbuild is investing in a state of the art, fully automated, advanced panelisation manufacturing facility situated in Baulkham Hills, Sydney.

XLAM Xlam has responded to the increased demand for CLT by committing to building a CLT manufacturing facility in Australia. They have identified a site in Wodonga, with production expected to commence in the first quarter of 2017.

LENDLEASE LendLease has recently launched their prefabricated timber construction business DesignMake. Late in 2015, they announced the opening of a factory in Sydney sometime in 2016, and plans to manufacture $1 billion worth of prefabricated building material over the next five years. The western Sydney factory is expected to employ 40 to 50 workers at peak production. Another 15 to 20 more staff will be devoted to the high-tech design work required for prefab products. The 15,000-square metre factory’s main product will be CLT, but it will also be able to handle glazing and plasterboard.

Following on from the completion of the Forte building, a 10-storey apartment building in Melbourne, they are constructing the first commercial office building in Australia made completely from timber. This is at the gateway to its multi-billion dollar Barangaroo development in Sydney and is due to be completed in 2017.

To be known as International House, Sydney, this six-storey building will be made from engineered wood – crosslaminated timber (CLT) and Glulam (glue laminated timber).

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CSR VELOCITY A large building supply company, CSR has also opened a factory in western Sydney which uses state-of-the-art, automated German machinery to build timber panels used to supply the housing market. The panels can either be left open as frames, can have plasterboard or insulation added, or be fully completed with building wrap, external facades and windows added.

IMPRESA HOUSE Impresa House is a company that has established operations in the western suburbs of Melbourne using a similar system to that of CSR. They have just completed construction and installation on site of their first two townhouses.

It is clear that modular construction is becoming an increasingly important part of the construction industry in Australia. The industry is currently working on developing a code for modular construction which will provide further support.

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C A S E S T U DY C O N S T R U C T I O N

Chris gets a visit from the VBA Chris from Case Study Construction was puzzled when he received a Chris from Case phone call Study Construction from Victorian Building Authority (VBA) inspector Phil McCracken, wanting to enter his site to conduct an inspection of the brickwork.

Over the years, Chris had encountered inspectors from WorkSafe, Energy Safe and the EPA, but he had never encountered a VBA inspector before.

Chris had left his carpenter and apprentice at the site while he attended to work at another site some 45 minutes away. He was concerned that his lads would not be able to help the inspector, as they would have little knowledge of the issues he would want to talk about.

“I can be there in an hour; would you mind waiting?” Chris asked Phil over the phone.

On his way to the site, Chris rang Master Builders’ legal department and spoke to solicitor Tristan Moseley.

“I’ve got this bloke from the VBA coming to inspect my site,” Chris explained.

“Who are they and what can I expect?”

Tristan advised Chris that the VBA inspector had the legal power to enter the site and that the purpose of the visit would be to address any issues early in a project's life, particularly during mandatory inspection stages.

“VBA inspectors can enter your site at any time,” Tristan advised. “They also do not have to wait for you to arrive at the site before making their inspection.”

“So what can they do to me?”

Chris asked.

“VBA inspectors have wide-ranging authority to enter sites, identify defects and ensure that builders are constructing properties consistent with the building permits,” Tristan explained.“Two areas we know they are looking at as part of their inspections include waterproofing and bracing of single-skin brick walls. In addition to the Legal Department you also have the support of our Building Services Department, should you need any support. We are very keen to hear from members about their experiences with the VBA inspectors so that we can provide them with feedback.”

Chris arrived at the site and met with Phil at the gate. He was confident that he at least had a better understanding of what powers the VBA inspector had, but also that he had both Master Builders’ legal and building services departments to support him should any issues arise.

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• HOUSING MEMBER SPECIALISING IN CUSTOM HOMES • MEMBER SINCE 2012 • LOCATED IN WARRAGUL Leigh Allchin has always been a handson kind of person. He joined Master Builders in 2012 on the advice of builder Brett Neilson.

“Brett said how much help he’d received over the years and how good Master Builders was, so I took that on board,” Allchin said. “And Master Builders has ticked all the boxes for sure.”

In those four short years, Allchin has not only expanded his business, Allchin Builders, but has taken out one of Master Builders’ most coveted awards, Young Builder of the Year, in 2015. Since then, Leigh has used the award to his advantage.

“The awards are a great marketing tool.

You can have your plaque up on the wall and advertise that you’ve won or been a finalist – on your website or social media,” he said.

In fact, the home with which he won the Master Builders award was originally to be his own home.

“I build every home as if it were mine.

Once it’s done, it’s to the highest possible standards. That’s how we build and sell the homes,” he said.

Having recently completed Green Living training, and now in the process of obtaining his Commercial Building License, Allchin said that undergoing Master Builders training had been smooth process.

“Finding the course and enrolling was very easy. I just spoke to my local Master Builders representative [Rod Ware] and he chased it up for me,” he said.

“The course was very good. The teacher was really knowledgeable and knew exactly what he was talking about.”

Mr Allchin has also used his Master Builders membership to access OHS advice.

“I’m thinking about changing my warranty insurance. I made the enquiry when I decided to get my commercial licence,” he said.

“Just having discussions and going to meetings and listening to how much cover MBA Insurance can give you on top of everyone else – it’s a much better product at the end of the day.”

Allchin Builders often calls upon the Master Builders legal department.

Even if it’s just to get some quick contract advice, Allchin said having this service free as part of their membership was invaluable.

“Just having that legal response and someone to call on straight away to help you out when you do need advice is very handy,” he said.

“Master Builders is a well recognised association, so we have Master Builders branding on all of our cars, job sites and banners. People recognise that and feel safe with Master Builders.”

“We organised someone to come down from Master Builders through a local meeting. They came to our site to make sure we were doing everything properly and ticking all the boxes, and that was a relatively smooth process,” Allchin said.

One of the biggest challenges of being a regional builder is keeping abreast of trends and changes in the building industry. Mr Allchin uses his membership to keep in the know by being a part of the Gippsland Section Committee and attending meetings regularly.

Allchin Builders has built a reputation in West Gippsland as a quality home builder. Allchin says each and every home he builds as though it were his own.

Now that Allchin Builders is aiming to become a commercial builder, Allchin said he had already investigated the need to change his insurances.

“I just thought if I can give back, I should. I enjoy going to meetings and hearing what’s going on and what’s relevant to our region,” he said.

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Through a combination of growth, extensive investment in research and development and selective acquisitions, the group now also enjoys leadership in data communications, industrial infrastructure, energy management, lighting control, home automation and cable management systems.

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Clipsal Iconic incorporates smart-home technology into one switch, with smarthome functionality such as multi-way dimming, app-enabled devices, smart timers, dimmers, USB chargers, and network connection points.

The Iconic range of sockets, switches, dimmers and USB chargers are easy to install and maintain, and have been designed with mountings so they can be fitted off to most mounting brackets and wall boxes. These features are designed to make the building and installation process more seamless and efficient.

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Your local Section HAVE YOU BEEN TO ONE OF YOUR LOCAL SECTION MEETINGS RECENTLY?

Being involved with your local Section is a great way to network with fellow builders Ingrid Mountford in your area Membership Manager and to keep up with activities and issues in a relaxed, informal setting.

Master Builders members are represented by the Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, North-East, North-West, Wimmera and Gippsland Sections and an active builders group on the Mornington Peninsula.

Sections are coordinated by members, with the assistance of Master Builders, so each can tailor their activities to suit their local members. Some sections focus on evening get-togethers, while breakfast meetings, site visits and social occasions work best for others.

The Ballarat Section recently visited the studio of artist David Bromley, and an annual sailing event is held by the Geelong Section. The Wimmera Section’s annual Wimmera Wanderer’s Trip has held a firm place on members’ calendars for around 50 years, with recent trips including visits to prominent Melbourne construction and fabrication sites, and festivities the following day at the Flemington races. Bendigo, Gippsland and North-East Sections’ annual Golf Days are important fixtures in local members’ calendars and the source of plenty of fun and some strong competition, while North-East Section members also look forward to a fun day out together at the Albury Gold Cup. Sections also often support local initiatives. The Bendigo Section Annual Charity Golf Day recently generously raised funds for their two nominated charities, HALT and SOAR Adventures.

Master Builders staff also attend Section meetings, giving you the chance to ask questions face-to-face. Members have let us know they’ve found it a great way of building connections with the team.

Important issues such as BLAB (Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2015), changes to the National Construction Code, WorkSafe campaigns and insurance have been discussed at recent meetings, while guest speakers have provided insight into important local issues. Local suppliers are also invited along to showcase their products.

Being part of your Section is a great way to build your own local network.

In addition to learning from the topics discussed, members often tell us that they’ve picked up gems of information from other members, such as tips on a new material or local consultant.

It’s good to know too that Master Builders takes its Sections seriously.

Master Builders Constitution and Rules include a defined Purpose of Sections plus by-laws governing their conduct, and the roles of Chairman, DeputyChairman, Secretary, Treasurer and

Committee are elected by the local Section members.

This framework keeps things organised, but Sections ensure there is a balance of structure and informality, learning and enjoyment.

Whether you’re just starting out, handling multiple domestic or commercial projects, or part of your business’ vital office team, you’ll be welcomed. Be as involved as you’d like to be; start coming along and, down the track, you may wish to be involved with the committee.

Keep an eye on your emails for invitations to attend your next local Section event and make Master Builders your own.

To find out more about your local Section contact Master Builders.

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10 Easy steps to hosting secondary-school site visits (and why you should!)

Norm Lyons Coordinator for the Geelong Secondary Schools Site Visits Program

Laura Luvara Master Builders Strategic Communications Adviser

The future of the building and construction industry depends on engaging and nurturing quality trade apprentices. It’s a harsh fact that many secondary school students discount a trade career based purely on the perceived financial burden and initial challenge. Yet about 11 per cent of the Australian youth population is neither working nor studying full time.

Most schools will promote careers that require a university degree, often

overlooking or providing a diminished focus on vocational training. The reality is that a career in building and construction is one that can be challenging to start with, but has a satisfying pay off.

It’s up to those who have travelled this road to not only tell school leavers about their vocational options but to encourage them towards a trade, if they are so inclined, in order to nurture the next generation of builders. If we don’t, the future of our industry will suffer.

This responsibility to foster the next generation is one that Lyons Construction Executive Director Norm Lyons takes very seriously; so much

so that he, with the help of other Geelong Section members, now runs a secondary school site visit program where students visit construction sites. The program took shape during the Geelong Section meetings, for which Norm is a past chairman, during discussions about how to invest in and encourage the next generation.

Norm has coordinated four site visits over the past three years, most recently taking 60 students to Lyons Construction’s Star of the Sea aged care facility, and and a JM Homes housing site, both at Torquay. This was held with the cooperation of local secondary schools and the Gordon TAFE. “I feel it’s something very worthwhile and something I encourage other sections to do because we are going to need tradespeople for the future,” Norm says.“Unless you’ve got them coming as apprentices, we’re going to be short. It’s a good thing and the kids get a lot out of it.”

Norm’s 10 tips for successful school site visits: 1. F ire up! Impress upon your local Section members, friends or people in your community the urgent need to attract secondary school students to apprenticeships.

2. Form a committed group of interested people to get the job done.

3. Meet with representatives of your local TAFE. It needs to be a partnership with them. They will be interested because it promotes their organisation.

4. Set a date. Have the TAFE liaise with local secondary schools about a date for a site visit to two or three of your members’ housing projects.

Schools will need a minimum of three months’ notice to build it into their program/curriculum.

5. Distribute a flyer to the schools.

This should advertise the event – providing opportunity for students to get a better insight into the great careers available in the construction industry. The flyer must include a form for parents to give permission.

6. A rrange sponsorship. Ask the major and smaller building material suppliers to sponsor the student site visits. The main cost will be the hire of the buses. Also, ask your local hardware store or tool retailer for a few vouchers to give as prizes as correct answers to a quiz. They may also be happy to provide caps, t-shirts or other items as giveaways.

7. Ask Master Builders for help. They will help with the organising and provide show bags with other promotional items for each student.

8. The building sites. It’s best if they are in close proximity so not too much time is spent travelling from one to the other. Above all, they need to have tradespeople on site carrying out the basic trades (bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting, etc). The students need to see what the tradespeople are doing and be able to talk to them.

9. S upervision and guidance. Have sufficient, experienced builders to help with the site visit and to help answer questions. Make sure you have enough high-visibility vests for everyone and provide a short site induction with the builder, giving an explanation about the project.

The site visits must be organised through the schools as they have the necessary insurance cover.

10. Barbecue and TAFE tour Ask your TAFE to provide a barbecue and a tour of their building department training facilities. Have the students return by bus to the TAFE for the barbecue and to talk and ask questions about the day. Have someone give a short inspirational talk (e.g. a young successful builder who, not long ago, started as an apprentice). Thank your sponsors and supporters.

Norm Lyons is a life member of Master Builders Association of Victoria.

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Member milestones MASTER BUILDERS VALUES LOYALTY TO OUR ASSOCIATION AND AWARDS CERTIFICATES TO MEMBERS AT MILESTONES OF 10, 15, 20 AND 25 YEARS, AND PLAQUES AT 30, 40 AND 50 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP. WE NOW RECOGNISE AND THANK THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED THESE MILESTONES BETWEEN 7 OCTOBER AND 19 JANUARY 2017.

We appreciate that many members have continuous years of service that fall between these milestones and hope that you understand that we award certificates and plaques only for the milestones mentioned. If you are a long term member we thank you for your commitment and look forward to recognising your loyalty when you receive your next milestone certificate or plaque.

40 YEAR PLAQUE

15 YEAR CERTIFICATE

Bassano Paving Pty Ltd D & C Kynnersley Builders O & J Mercuri Construction Pty Ltd

Alister Shenfield Careyvale Pty Ltd CCB Envico Pty Ltd Chalmers Constructions Pty Ltd Chessbuilt Developments Pty Ltd D L F Building & Construction Pty Ltd Diverse Builders Pty Ltd Donnellan Constructions Goldthorn Constructions Pty Ltd H & D Phillips Master Builders J K L Constructions Pty Ltd JCM Builders Pty Ltd Marsh Building Services Pty Ltd Nick Baldi Contracting Pty Ltd P M Ceilings Pty Ltd Radmas Constructions Rylockcare Mentone S & A Paving Pty Ltd Safe Shot Australia Pty Ltd Sheridan & Fitzpatrick Constn & Joinery Urbanedge Homes Alister Shenfield

30 YEAR PLAQUE Atlite Skylites Cope & Pyke Bldg Services Pty Ltd S J Higgins Pty Ltd Santilla Pty Ltd Vuka Homes Pty Ltd

25 YEAR CERTIFICATE 57th Twilight Pty Ltd Austrak Management & Consulting D A & R J McGregor David Penny Pty Ltd Faulkner Lees Constn Pty Ltd Fimma Constructions Pty Ltd Garnaut Constructions Pty Ltd IND Window Fabrications Pty Ltd Jimcon Joswill Nominees Pty Ltd Kanellis Bros Construct Pty Ltd Mista Builders Pty Ltd Wilde Developments Pty Ltd Wood Wizards Australia Pty Ltd

20 YEAR CERTIFICATE B G & M J Cleary Builders Pty Ltd Bowens Timber and Hardware Designer Built Homes Pty Ltd GJ & JM Coulter Iscon J & P Building Group Pty Ltd Jim McGonagle Renovations Pty Ltd John Walker Master Builder Pty Ltd Leon Curelusa Masterson Builders Pty Ltd McMaster Building Peter Walters Builders Rick Egan Building Service Roofshield Gippsland S J Vuillermin Master Builders Shane Thorley Building Pty Ltd South East Group Pty Ltd Stevaugh Pty Ltd Thomas Anderson Design Pty Ltd

10 YEAR CERTIFICATE A J W Heritage Building & Restoration Services Advantage Builders Pty Ltd Arch Designs and Building Group Pty Ltd Axcess Demolitions Pty Ltd B G & J K Douglas B.D.W Contracting Ben Abishara Brent Groenewald Building & Constructions Buildersedge Pty Ltd Cavalier Homes Albury Wodonga Pty Ltd Cladding Systems Pty Ltd Damien Arundel Dettmann Homes Diako Builders Pty Ltd Figurehead Construction Pty Ltd Fisher Construction FRG Builders G A & C A Cavallaro Galloway Building & Construction Goulburn Ovens Institute of Tafe - Wangaratta Green Lifestyle Homes Home n Pool Hooky’s Carpentry and Joinery J & S Kennedy Renovations Pty Ltd

J B Carpentry James Hardie & Co Pty Ltd Jims Fencing East Kew L & D Kent Construction Management Pty Ltd M & S Home & Bathroom Improvement MAP Developments Mark Stephens Maurice Randello Meir Fedida Melbourne Concrete Company Pty Ltd Melbourne Polytechnic OTS Developments Pty Ltd Peninsula Superior Painters Progressive Carpentry Pty Ltd Property Boost Pty Ltd Prostart Constructions Pty Ltd Protectant Pest Management Road Runner Engineering Pty Ltd Russell Pickens Building Services Shefoz Consultants Pty Ltd Step Bros Pty Ltd Steven G Marshall Sunset Homes Surrey Hills Constructions Pty Ltd T & P Concrete Constructions Pty Ltd Thomas James White VR Builders VSC Building Group Pty Ltd W J Parrish Builders Whelan Master Builders Pty Ltd

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Welcome to our newest members MASTER BUILDERS IS PLEASED TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED THE ASSOCIATION IN AUGUST, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2016.

CONGRATULATIONS FOR JOINING THE MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA.

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Building Masters Inspections Vic Gallo Property Inspections Lawcorp Lawyers Pty Ltd The Gordon Building Masters Inspections Vic

Barkshire Roofing Services Ben Masin Blacksea Construction Pty Ltd Cahills Carpentry Captain Bob Services Cerra Homes Chen Rosenwald Danny McKenzie Darren Agars David Roth Econstruct Building Solutions Pty Ltd El Bitar Constructions Evolution Concepts & Construction Ganesan Gopal GJ Gardner Homes Warragul Greiner Building Gunn Property Group Pty Ltd Habib Alaie Jack Forsyth Jake Parkin Building & Construction Jayden Hocking Jian Ma Jon Webb Carpenter Kern Constructions Knock’em Up Carpentry Pty Ltd Kruss Constructions Pty Ltd Leigh Wells MADE Carpentry Masterbuild Australia Pty Ltd One Off Constructions Pty Ltd Osprey Projects Pty Ltd Philadelphia Construction Design Pty Ltd Quality English Trades Pty Ltd Rochester Building Pty Ltd Rolaton Pty Ltd Rydall Building & Development Samantha Sudu Hakuruge Semsa Osmancevic SJB Carpenters Stefan Callea Stingell Building Services The Building & Construction Company Pty Ltd Todd Beasy Building V.M.G Investments Pty Ltd Yorgo Constructions Pty Ltd Yusuf Apak

Adam Hompas Landscapes Alastar Ellerton Anssom Pty Ltd Barry Leahy Engineering Pty Ltd BBS Vic Pty Ltd Caffyn Plumbing Pty Ltd Hardart Landscapes Kendale Cleaning Building & Maintenance Latent Mates Pty Ltd Lawton Constructions (Vic) Pty Ltd McDonald’s Carpentry & Maintenance Michael Bridgman PCM Carpentry Rodney Hagan Carpentry Services Terry Smith VIP Fencing & Home Maintenance Malvern East VSA Concrete Constructions Pty Ltd

GENERAL CONTRACTOR Alternative Construction Group Pty Ltd Australian Concrete Logistics Eclipse Projects Edgerton Industrial Builders Mabi Constructions Pty Ltd Tri-Struct

GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROVISIONAL Adam Owczarek Stephen Smolenaars

HOUSING Bayshore Building & Renovations Boutique Building & Carpentry C Kon Pty Ltd Caedman Constructions Pty Ltd Carbone Builders Pty Ltd Dean Wilcox Drakes Building Services Ethos Building Gilchrist Homes Howard Builders Indojade Developments JBLD Building Concepts Kieron McLeod Constructions Pty Ltd Kings Concepts Pty Ltd LBB Projects Pty Ltd Livnot Pty Ltd Mikdev Construction Group Pty Ltd Mod Con Developments Nick Madden Builders Pty Ltd Radenko Erkic Reblocking & Underpinning Solutions Pty Ltd Saltirov Pty Ltd SCA Homes Shipley Constructions Pty Ltd STP Builders Swanbuild Pty Ltd Vella Homes Pty Ltd

MASTER TRADESMAN RDP Home Renovations Pty Ltd Sasha Razmovski

MATERIALS, MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY 3000 Corporation Pty Ltd Bescon Industries Kitchen Innovations

SPECIALIST CONTRACTOR Andrew Warren Asbestos Removed B & M Tiling Services Pty Ltd Bieri Building Group Pty Ltd Carolines Group Pty Ltd Carpentry ASAP Pty Ltd Empire Concrete & Formwork Pty Ltd G23 Projects Leading Plumbing Solutions Pty Ltd Mameca Property Services McMahon Services Australia Pty Ltd Nationwide Concrete Pumping (Vic) Pty Ltd SGA Rigging Pty Ltd Solid Concrete Solutions Pty Ltd Andrew Warren Asbestos Removed B & M Tiling Services Pty Ltd Bieri Building Group Pty Ltd Carolines Group Pty Ltd Carpentry ASAP Pty Ltd Empire Concrete & Formwork Pty Ltd G23 Projects Leading Plumbing Solutions Pty Ltd Mameca Property Services McMahon Services Australia Pty Ltd Nationwide Concrete Pumping (Vic) Pty Ltd SGA Rigging Pty Ltd Solid Concrete Solutions Pty Ltd

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STUDENT Allana Jellard Amber Dinnington Andreas Roth Angelo Paspalis Ben Clarkson Blake Jackson Blake Smith Brad Wilson Brandon Lesie Branko Nikitovic Charles Doman Chris Vasiliadis Christian Prestopino Christopher Britton Connor Tindal Cooper Thomson Corey James Daniel Cronin Daniel Evans Danniel Smith David Mazzei David Smith Dewe Provenzale Deyan Veljanovski Dion Abdo Dion Kotsonoulos Drew Waters Dylan Karslake Elliot East Gabriel Matta Gavin Lester George Mellas George Polemicos

Harley Crogan Hayden Black Hayden Shade Jack Harvy Jackson Freebarn Jacob Booth Jacob Harward Jacob Kilikidis Jake Caoduro Jake Clarke Jake Howard James Maxon James Tomaino Jamie Black Jayden Boddy Jesse Bevilacqua Jesse Burns Jesse Donelan Jesse Lewellin Joe Ferlazzo Joey Davidson Jordan Steele Jordan Winter Josh Lowrie Joshua Eagle Joshua Thomas Julian Sansotta Kaid Turner Kallum Harper Karl Russell Kevin Berrett Kier Bontalik Kristian Schiavello Lachlan Findlay

Lachlan Troon Liam Walsh Marco Cosner Max Summers Mitch Leo Mitch Polkinghorne Ned McKeown Nic Carlile Nicholas Wissell Nick Mursec Pasquale Pezzimenti Pedro Suarez Rachael Hocking Rex Radley Rhys Burrows Rhys Indian Riley Stack Rory Carn Runil Ganoo Ryden Lookwood Sean Rankin Seb Scotta Steven Brown Steven Dempsey Tane Parsons Trae Judd Travis Lambert Tyla Barrow Vince Gigliotti Will Cuthbert Zain Yassin Zak Foley

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N E W B U I L D E R R E G I S T R AT I O N

New Builder Registration MASTER BUILDERS RECOGNISES THAT GAINING YOUR BUILDER REGISTRATION IS A SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUR CAREER. THE APPLICATION PROCESS INVOLVED IS COMPLEX AND TIME CONSUMING, REQUIRING COMMITMENT, PERSEVERANCE AND HARD WORK.

Master Builders offers registration preparation services to assist members with this process. We guide our members through the process, provide workshops, and review applications prior to submission and assist members with their preparation for the assessment tasks involved.

We would now like to recognise and congratulate current members who have taken advantage of our registration assistance and gained their builder registration in 2016.

If you have gained your builder registration, please let us know by calling us on (03) 9411 4555. We would love to congratulate you in future editions.

DOMESTIC BUILDER UNLIMITED (DB-U) Adam Flood Alex Barnett Alex Parker Andre Pircher Andrew Smith Arthur Kennedy Bernard Kleinig Brendan Robinson Brett Krueger Cale Peters Charlie Thorpe Chris Bato Chris Lang Christopher Curtain Christopher Wood Ciaran Finnegan Daniel O’Connell Daniel Uslar David England Dean Kalviskis Gareth King Jacob Reilly James Carroll Jamie Kutniewski Jarrod Runge Jarrod Sanfilippo Jarrod Stinchcombe Jason McCrorey Jonathon Truscott Joshua Grundy Justin Weare Ken Morrison Liam Hogan Luke Suban Marcus Taylor Matthew Collins Matthew Norton Max Hennessy Michael Italiano

Michael Stanley Mitchell Glover Mitchell Woods Neil Osborne Nicholas Robinson Owen Gilbert Paul Keeghan Paul Mitchell Peter Ferne Qiang Gary Chen Richard Naudi Rik Hill Robert Jones Robert Walker Ryan Tabacco Samuel Tuck Shawn Coulthard Simon Jackson Stephen Dickins Stephen Pallozzi Thomas Nissen Tim McLaren Timothy McDonald Tony Gangi Trent Rogerson Tyson Doherty William Brooks William Schraven Zafer Khodr

DOMESTIC BUILDER MANAGER (DB-M) Alexander Garner Alistair Meallin Anup Dey Daniel Failla Lube (Louie) Blazevski Ozhan Hassan Zlatco Pecina

DOMESTIC BUILDER LIMITED (DB-L) Ben Harris – Structural landscaping Daniel Failla – Footings and slabs, Insulation, Sheet plastering, Tiling (floor and wall) Fan Zhou – Door and window replacement/ installation, Sundry Works Gary Wright – Structural landscaping Ian Evans – Structural landscaping, Construction of Swimming Pools and Spas Joel Barnett – Structural landscaping, Construction of retaining walls Lance Winkle – Carpentry Mark Basile – Structural landscaping Matthew Denereaz – Structural landscaping Matthew Ivers – Carpentry Mathew Price – Construction of gates and fences, Construction of Swimming Pools and Spas Michael Noblet – Carpentry Michael Ozturk – Carpentry Neil Wise – Structural landscaping Regan Spence – Structural landscaping, General Concreting, Construction of gates and fences, Construction of retaining walls Robert Waddell – Structural landscaping Ruben Provenzano – Carpentry, Sundry Works Stephen McGuire – Bathroom, kitchen or laundry renovations Vince Murdica – Structural landscaping

COMMERCIAL BUILDER LIMITED (CB-L) LOW RISE Adrian Cecchin Alex Labberton Ben Peter Craig Cunningham Craig Millar Damon Stent Daniel Gatt David McMaster Domenic McColl Ivan Holloway John Lin Joshua Lyle Ken Morrison Michael Melican Mitchell Glover Michael Italiano Sam Steel

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WINDOWS AND DOORS Q. What is high performance glass?

Important considerations to think about when selecting glass for your customer’s home.

High performance glass should have a Low E coating at a minimum. This coating acts as an active insulation layer to provide enhanced thermal insulation and solar control, helping keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

An example of a high performance glass is Viridian’s LightBridge™ double glazed unit with a Low E coating. This behaves like a “window” when it comes to light but performs more like a “wall” when it comes to insulation. Using a glass that provides better insulation means homeowners can enjoy floor to ceiling windows, and increased natural light levels while still achieving energy efficiency within their home.

How high performance glass can help reduce energy bills Ordinary 3mm glass found in many Australian homes offers no insulation and leaks energy all throughout the year. A better insulated home means a more energy efficient home; so when selecting the best glass type to provide long term energy bill savings, you should consider choosing: An entry-level high performance single glazed unit such as Viridian’s SmartGlass™ which improves insulation over ordinary glass by up to 39 per cent; or A higher performing double glazed unit such as Viridian’s LightBridge™ which improves insulation over ordinary glass by up to 77 per cent.

Q. Can glass really improve acoustics in a home?

Advancements in glass technology mean we now have glass that can reduce sound transmission. Customers who are concerned about noise should consider an acoustic performance glass as it can effectively reduce the noise levels entering their living space.

For example, Viridian’s ComfortHush™ reduces noise levels by up to 34 per cent compared to ordinary 3mm glass and offers up to a 6 decibel reduction in sound transmission.

Q. What glass types can help keep houses cooler in Summer?

Glass can transform a home like no other building product.

In addition to providing light, views and connectivity with the outside world, glass windows and doors affect the appearance, temperature, sound, security, energy efficiency and sense of space in a home.

At Viridian, we regularly get questions about the role of glass in home design so we have addressed some of the most common questions below.

Q. Why is natural light important in home design?

Natural light is an essential element in creating a comfortable, healthy and bright home. The better performing glass you use, the more natural light you can allow into the house. When advising consumers, we suggest that they choose a high performance glass so they can enjoy a larger glass area without losing any energy through the windows, giving them an abundance of natural light and a comfortable home.

A window’s insulation performance helps control a home’s temperature and how it feels. Ordinary glass windows are an energy leak - a typical, adequately-insulated building that uses ordinary glass can lose up to 40 per cent of heat through the windows in winter and allow up to 87 per cent of solar heat gain during summer.

We advise selecting a high performance glass with a Low E coating for greater control over a home’s temperature. This glass type provides insulation which limits the transfer of hot air through windows; reflecting heat out of the house in summer.

Q. What glass types can help protect your furnishings from damaging UV light and/or solar glare?

Selecting a laminated glass that offers solar control means you can fill the house with floor to ceiling windows without exposing any interior furnishings to UV damage. Solar control glass filters the light coming into a home, all but eliminating harmful UV rays so you can comfortably light up your client’s home while still preserving favourite family photos.

Quotes attributed to Samantha Anderson, Business Development Manager at Viridian Home Comfort.

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LESSONS

01.

In-situ water and air leakage testing of commercial-type aluminium framed windows, installed in a residential apartment building’s masonry façade, showed several modes of failure; one water leakage mechanism suggesting that the window system did not pressure equalise. This article deals with three modes of water leakage, their causes and lessons to assist in their prevention.

Simon Owen Associate of Building Diagnostics, Jackson Teece Architecture

WATER LEAKAGE FROM FRAME JOINTS The detailed Quality Assurance program developed for this project prevented the transportation of the completed windows until seven days after the fabrication. This was to allow the sealant to adequately cure prior to delivery.

Small joint sealant squeeze-out was visible at these joints indicating that they had been sealed at fabrication.

However, during testing, water leakage was evident from some transom-tomullion joints, as shown in image 01.

After witnessing the receipt of the completed windows on site, some clues as to the causes of these leaks were found.

The delivery of the windows was crosschecked against the shop drawings and a visual inspection for defects in finishes was conducted. With the ceiling heights in carparks being typically lower than those in habitable spaces, the floorto-ceiling glazed window units wee manually lifted from the A-frames on the delivery vehicle and turned onto their sides. They were then rolled on trolleys to a secure storage area within the building’s carpark.

The units were manoeuvred to their final installation location by rolling them on a trolley to a material hoist where the units were turned upright and lifted. Once at the correct floor level, the units were turned again to be carried along the scaffolding, finally being turned upright to be fitted into the window opening.

Each window unit was put through four 90 degree turns I the time from delivery to installation.

The Australian Window Association’s publication, ‘Installation: An Industry Guide to the Correct Installation of Windows and Doors’ gives the following guidance: • Carry windows in the vertical position with sashes locked.

• Do not rack frames out of square.

Rotating unbraced and glazed windows places stresses on frame joints which would otherwise never be encountered.

This is not accommodated by frame joint design, leading to failure of small sealed joints and consequent water leakage.

LESSON: If the rotation of window units after manufacture cannot be avoided, the units must be braced to prevent racking.

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WATER LEAKAGE FROM TRANSOMS AT THE TOPS OF GLASS PANELS Foam filler pieces fitted into mullion pockets at transoms are intended to capture and divert water from the mullion pocket into the transom for drainage, as shown in image 02.

While these filler pieces had been fitted and sealed, incompatibility between the sealant and the coated aluminium allowed water to bypass the filler pieces and be deposited on the top edge of the glass panel below. This then allowed leakage into the interior, as shown in diagram 03.

LESSON: Bond test the sealant to be used for fitting foam fillers in mullion pockets to ensure compatibility with substrates and foam.

OVERFLOWING SUBSILLS DURING WATER LEAKAGE TESTING Pressure-equalised windows are designed as discrete systems. When testing the installed units to Australian Standard AS 4420.5, constant air pressure at the subsill drainage slots prevented drainage and the water within the subsill was blown over the end dams. This was because the façade, as a whole, was not pressure-equalised: the cavities on the masonry façade were not closed at the window openings allowing air within the window system to pass into the building’s façade cavity, as shown in diagram 04.

Redesign of the window jamb details was needed to close the cavities and to enable the windows to perform as designed.

LESSON: The published performance of windows relates to discrete tests. Be mindful of the effect of installation methods.

01. Water leakage visible at transom-to-mullion joints 02. Cross section of a transom-to-mullion joint Images provided by AWA.

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03. Path of water through a mullion pocket.

04. Airflow through a window system.

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CLADDING

What you really need to know about Polystyrene EIFS – Lightweight Cladding Systems...

At Dulux® AcraTex® we’ve been designing specialist finishing systems for over three decades protecting some of Australia‘s landmark architecture and infrastructure projects.

External Insulating and Finishing Systems (EIFS), long established in Europe and America are now being recognised in Australia for their benefits.

WHAT EXPERIENCE TELLS US...

1. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) requires specialist “Base Coats” to provide long term adhesion and durability.

Beware of suppliers/installers using Cement Renders. or even their labelled “Acrylic Renders”. Expanded foam requires a high polymer base coat for adhesion - much higher than most “Acrylic Renders” 2. Cavity Drainage is critical in ensuring stability of the facade. This is Best Practice Design for traditional construction and is equally applicable in any Lightweight Cladding System.

3. Integration of Design, Components and Installation is required to ensure “as built” meets design specification.

Lightweight Cladding Systems are able to be installed by a broader installer base (vs traditional masonry).

In the BCA their use is classified as an Alternate Solution requiring validation. CodeMark™ certification is an acceptable approach, however it is important that Certification covers the full aspects of the relevant BCA requirements and that Installation is controlled to ensure full compliance.

4. Rigid, cement based renders and paint systems are unsuitable to maintain a weather-proofing envelope. Lightweight Cladding Systems (EIFS or FC) require Flexible Acrylic Texture and Elastomeric Topcoats to accommodate normal expansion and contraction.

Over recent years the use of Lightweight Cladding Systems, as Alternate Solutions in the BCA, has grown but proper system design and installation has not always followed.

The BCA requires appropriate design and installation controls to qualify any Alternate Solution and ultimate success

requires a total systems approach integrating Design, Componentry and Installation.

The Exsulite® Thermal Facade system protects Builders from the risks of mixed componentry and uncontrolled installation. Exsulite by Dulux AcraTex offers a Single Supply Source - and critically, Installation of the CodeMark Certified System by registered and Trained Exsulite Installers.

Learn more at the new Exsulite website:

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WAT E R P R O O F I N G

Describing a wet basement as unpleasant is an understatement. A wet, leaky and musty, or even a flooded basement is basically one of the worst nightmares to deal with for a homeowner – especially during cold winter months. Not only is it annoying to step into a leaky basement, it can be hazardous to your health.

The good news is that a smart homeowner who knows the risks associated with a flooded or wet basement, will take the proper steps to ensure the basement stays dry and warm year round.

All houses are not created equal, therefore as a homeowner you are responsible for assessing your home and the surrounding area so you can figure out whether your basement is in danger of flooding.

Honestly, all basements are susceptible to flooding and this isn’t because a basement was poorly built. Simply put, when water accumulates outside of the home’s foundation it keeps putting pressure on the concrete – this is called hydrostatic pressure. One day, after all the pushing, the concrete will give up and crack, which is when water happily rushes in to flood your basement and ruin everything that may be stored there.

The key to keeping your basement dry is good waterproofing and proper drainage. The whole system consists of many parts that work together including gutters, downspouts, the slope of the ground around the foundation, sump pumps and more. It’s important to do your homework when investing in waterproofing so you can make sure that you are investing in the right solution for your home.

LET’S REVIEW SOME SIMPLE BASEMENT WATERPROOFING DO’S AND DON’TS.

DO DO research different methods of waterproofing There are three main methods of basement waterproofing and these are interior sealants, exterior waterproofing and drainage. Since each situation, home and basement is different there are different solutions for different issues. A coat or two of a waterproof sealant may be enough for some homes, while others may need to install a French drain, a sump pump and waterproof sealing.

DON’T DON’T use DIY sealants The easiest fixes are always temporary.

If you visit a home improvement store you will find many options for waterproof methods and sealants boasting to be the best on the market. You will be bombarded with advertising trying to convince you that so and so product is the best and will fix every leaky basement. This is simply not true. One needs to remember that not every wet basement is the same. If you find a small leak and you want to cover it up with a temporary sealant while you concoct a serious plan of action, that’s fine as long as you understand that this is only temporary and the leak will come back.

DO DO find the source of the leak The best way to fix a leaky basement is to find the source of the water and cut it off. Is the water seeping in through the ground? It is coming in through a window? Is it in the foundation of the home? This is the most important step of waterproofing, because unless you cut off the source of the leak and fix it, it will continue to worsen.

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DON’T DON’T ignore a leak The worse thing you can do for your home, your basement and the overall foundation and structure of your home is to ignore a leak. It may seem small and insignificant, but that small crack or leak will get bigger and then you will have an even more serious problem to deal with.

It’s better to invest a little bit of money and take care of a problem before it gets worse and you end up having to pay a lot more for damage control.

Did you even know that basement waterproofing can even save you money in the long run? It can reduce energy costs, save money on your homeowner’s insurance as well as increase the overall value of your home.

DO

DON’T

DO keep your gutters clean Who would have thought that clogged gutters could ultimately lead to a flooded basement? Imagine a backed up rain gutter suddenly letting loose and dumping all that water against the foundation of your home. Keep your gutters clean and free from debris and leaves so that the collected water can easily make its way to the downspouts and away from your home.

DON’T allow your downspouts to direct water around the foundation of your home Speaking of downspouts, the whole point of having them is to make sure they keep water away from your home.

If your downspout is just shooting water against the foundation of your home it’s more likely to cause a problem than fix it.

CALL THE WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS FOR ASSISTANCE When in doubt, work with a professional company that knows basements and specialises in waterproofing. As with most things, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

SERVICING BUILDERS THROUGHOUT VICTORIA

FOR OVER 27 YEARS Specialising in Waterproofing of:

• Bathrooms • Balconies • Basements • Roof Tops • Ponds • Retaining Walls

Unit 1/9 Danaher Drive, South Morang VIC 3752 | Ph: 9437 8997 | Fax: 9407 1139 Email: sales@flexitray.com.au | www.flexitray.com.au

BUZON – Creating Perfectly Level Raised Floors Now thanks to the open joints between the tiles (where the width can be freely specified by the designer), water can drain freely, without the possibility of water ponding on the floor finish. Due to the patented slope compensation device PH5, the pedestals can be placed on a sloping substrate of up to 5 percent (0-5cm/metre), effectively eliminating the risk of puncturing the waterproofing membrane, while leaving the paving or decking material lying completely flat. Its better water drainage performance effectively expands the lifespan of the waterproofing membrane considerably. Besides its ease of use and high-speed nature of application, the pedestals can be used on all types of substrates such as, bitumen waterproofing, liquid coatings, rubber membranes, polystyrene insulation.

Founded in 1987, Buzon Pedestal International is a highly successful provider of solutions in the field of rooftop gardens. As the developer of the awardwinning Buzon screwjack pedestal system, the innovative company has opened up new design and structural possibilities in roof gardens around the world. With the ever-growing demand to make cities more relaxed and greener, architects are looking for solutions to create greener developments.

Buildings are increasingly designed and equipped with spaces where people can meet, communicate and relax in a more natural environment, and one way to do that is to create more green spaces, often with raised floors or balconies, terraces, water features and fountains, on the rooftop. Such designs, however, not only make buildings more complex, but also make them more prone to maintenance problems as green areas and water features require complex planning in the areas of structuring, waterproofing, maintenance, and accessibility.

Traditionally, services are laid either above the surface or, where the areas are utilised for pedestrian or vehicle traffic, beneath concrete, paving or other substrates. On a rooftop/terrace environment, neither option is ideal. When services are laid on the surface, they obstruct, making the area unusable and the burying of pipes, cables and ducts generally results in expense and disruption and when things go wrong the substrate has to be ‘dug up’. The installation of a raised floor system overcomes all these issues. Raised floors generally utilise pedestals supporting concrete, granite or ceramic pavers, or wooden tiles, timber decking and industrial gratings so services are easily accommodated underneath.

With the Buzon system, it is now possible to create even larger terrace areas without any design disrupting features such as valleys or ridges, gratings, drainage systems or access panels. When access is required for maintenance or repair, it is simply a matter of taking up a paver or two from the floor so work can be carried out below. The sections are then dropped back into place with minimal disruption. Similarly, any pavers that become dirty or damaged can easily be swapped out. Indeed, the whole surface can be changed if required. This feature significantly reduces long term maintenance costs when access to trace and repair a leak in the waterproofing membrane is required as the membrane is more visible and tiles/pavers do not need to be removed mechanically, which would lead to damaging the membrane and potential not being able to find the source of the leak. The interchangeable spacer tabs allow for 2mm, 3mm, 4.5mm, 6mm, 8mm or 10mm gaps/joints between the pavers, providing positive drainage and making uneven paving lines a thing of the past. This additional benefit dispels the need for sealants between the tiles that tend to be prone to the buildup of dirt or algae, and an accompanying change in colour.

Buzon pedestals are made of a highly durable UV-resistant recycled polypropylene and are equipped with a unique safety locking feature to ensure the security and stability of the system. They are millimetrically adjustable in height 17mm to 1070mm.They are precision engineered from 4mm thick 80% recycled polypropylene and are capable of supporting loads of more than a 1000kg per pedestal. At roof level, this load is evenly distributed by the wide base area therefore eliminating the risk of waterproofing membrane damage.

From a construction perspective, the use of raised access floors considerably lightens the structural load on the building by eliminating screeding and sand/ cement beds for tiles and pavers.

Raised floor systems can be built directly over a waterproofing membrane without adding significantly to the structural loading of the roof or the building. These advantages translate into higher values for properties as areas that would previously not have been available for use can be utilized, through the ability to create useable roof and balcony spaces. With this in mind, raised floor systems are being used on prestigious architectural projects to deliver outstanding functionality and cost performance, all over the world.

The Buzon DPH pedestal system is now being used in more than 35 countries worldwide. It has an excellent track record of international references that include: Epworth Hospital (Melbourne), Overseas Passenger Terminal (Sydney), Commonwealth Law Courts (Perth), Marina Bay Sands and the Supreme Court Building in Singapore, International Finance Centre (Hong Kong), Petronas Towers (Malaysia), Roppongi Hills and the National Museum in Tokyo (Japan), Yongsang station Seoul (South Korea), EU Commission building and the European Parliament building in Brussels, Bill Clinton Presidential Center, Arkansas and Wynn Hotel and Casino resort in Las Vegas (USA).

Create raised timber and paved floors on balconies, roof tops and ground level outdoor areas.

BENEFITS • • • • •

Use with stone, concrete, timber, composite decking Use over existing concrete, brick or paved areas Allows for drainage and ventilation Reduces noise and increases insulation Can achieve a perfectly level deck on an uneven surface

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Quick and easy installation Provides a sustainable solution Adjustable heights supporting up to 1000kg Easy access to waterproofing membrane for maintenance

Exclusive stockist of Buzon products in Australia contact:

www.buzon.com.au

Head Office: (VIC) PASCO 13-15 Brighton Street Richmond Victoria Tel: (03) 9429 9111

QLD Distributor: Adheseal – Brisbane 26 Wolverhampton Street Stafford QLD 4053 Tel: (07) 3356 0000

SA Distributor: P. Hughes Enterprises 15 Saltram Road, Glenelg SA 5045 Tel: 0432 418 255

NSW Distributor: Ausdrain 1/136 Willoughby Road Crows Nest NSW 2065 Tel: 1300 287 372

QLD Distributor: Adheseal – Sunshine Coast 2/18 Kessling Avenue, Kunda Park QLD 4556 Tel: (07) 5477 0022

WA Distributor: Civil & General Distributors 27 Oxleigh Drive Malaga WA 6090 Tel: (08) 9249 4733

www.pasco.net.au

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ROOFING

NEW CRANE TO ROOF SOLUTION LEADING AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURER OF STEEL BUILDING PRODUCTS, STRAMIT, HAS LAUNCHED AN INNOVATIVE CRANE TO ROOF SOLUTION – A SPECIALLY MADE ROOFING PRODUCT DELIVERY TRUCK AND MOUNTED CRANE IN ONE – IDEAL FOR MID-TIER ROOFING APPLICATIONS.

A true time-saver, Stramit’s Crane to Roof unit is costeffective, convenient and fast with a HIAB XS 288 E8 HiDuo crane mounted on a Volvo FM 8x4 with a 13.5m trailer. Custom-built for Stramit, the truck is ideal for residential, multi-res and light commercial building projects, as well as hard to access locations such as narrow sites.

on the sides of the unit. These are for stability only and not lifting, unlike conventional slew or AT cranes. This clever design aspect makes the unit suitable for nearly all worksites under a five degree slope. Additionally, setup times are reduced with the stabiliser legs being fully engaged within five minutes. Once in position, the unit is ready to lift the roofing product within 15-20 minutes.

The compact and efficient design of the vehicle can get close to the building site, eliminating the need for a separate crane to be set-up on site. With the product arriving at the same time as the crane there’s no need to coordinate delivery times – saving on handling the product, and reducing possible product damage.

Using wireless technology to best position product into the desired location, fully trained crane operators offer safe and efficient application. A further advantage of the wireless technology is the option of a combined Driver and Dogman package allowing tasks to be completed faster and at a lower cost.

Designed to reach a height of 23 metres lifting a maximum sheet length of 18 metres, and a maximum load of two tonnes – the truck features stabiliser legs at the rear and

Crane to Roof unit is available within a 100km radius of Stramit’s metro locations in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

For more information on the Stramit Crane to Roof solution, visit www.stramit.com.au call Brisbane – (07) 3803 9999, Sydney – (02) 9834 0900, Melbourne – (03) 9237 6200.

STRAMIT® STEEL ROOFING AND WALLING PRODUCTS COMPLEMENT ANY HOME DESIGN.

• Large profile range with different profiles, thickness and performances • Multiple production facilities • Technical data which includes roof batten capacities, roof slope guide, foot traffic and spring curving recommendations • Materials that are suitable for standard, marine and industrial applications • Australia wide delivery.

®Trademark of Stramit Corporation Pty Limited ABN 57 005 010 195. Trading as Stramit Building Products. A member of the Fletcher Building Group.

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POWER TOOLS

KEY TRENDS IN THE POWER TOOLS MARKET

Demand for power tools can be widely categorised into commercial and household, and while the commercial segment is anticipated to remain the highest end-use sector for power tools during the forecast period 20152025, demand is also expected to remain steady from the household segment owing to the growing DIY trend.

Traditionally limited to the developed world, DIY is now gaining a foothold in emerging markets. Rising disposable income and rapid urbanisation have introduced consumers to DIY, and power tools are gaining traction around the world as both professionals and DIYers look to get more done efficiently and conveniently.

OPEN-SOURCE MAKER COMMUNITIES, AND DIY

In 2015, the value of the global power tools market was worth AU$ 36.98 Bn and it is expected that the market will reach a valuation of AU$ 62.31 Bn by 2025. Key trends expected to shape up the global power tools market include:

PROJECT SITES, RETAIL HARDWARE CATEGORIES

POWER TOOLS OUTPACING HAND TOOLS

HAVE BENEFITED FROM CONSUMER DESIRE

Power tools are fast outpacing hand tools, as more consumers prefer to accomplish minor tasks on their own.

Increasing popularity of cordless electric saws, grinders, sanders, and polishers is providing impetus to the global power tools market.

THANKS TO THE INFLUX OF HOME IMPROVEMENT REALITY SHOWS, AND WEBSITES LIKE PINTEREST,

TO TAKE A HANDS-ON APPROACH TO HOME IMPROVEMENT AND CREATIVE PROJECTS, AND THE DEMAND FOR POWER TOOLS IS ON THE RISE.

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and performance advantages are making them popular, especially among DIYers. The demand for cordless power tools is anticipated to witness a steady increase during the forecast period, as adoption grows in developing countries.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES REPLACING NI-CD Another key trend in the power tools market is that Lithiumion batteries are replacing Ni-Cd technology, owing to the advantages that the former offers. Lithium-ion batteries are lightweight, highly efficient, and offer enhanced run time as compared to Ni-Cd batteries. Lithium-ion batteries offer these features at an economical cost, making them the preferred choice among end-users in the power tools market.

FOCUS ON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT In a market this large, it makes sense that key stakeholders are focusing on product development initiatives to launch innovative products in the market. Companies are investing heavily into research and development to enhance the strength and durability of their offerings, constantly updating and improving products to meet customers’ needs in terms of safety, energy-efficiency and proficiency.

Approximately 200 million units of electric power tools were sold globally in 2015, a significant lead over 88 million pneumatic power tools. Although pneumatic power tools are expected to gain market share during the forecast period, electric power tools sales will dominate the global power tools market.

For example, Hitachi Power Tools has released an industry first Brushless Motor Rotary Hammer and Impact Wrench, which features an AC brushless motor, improving tool efficiency while significantly extending its service life. The latest brushless cordless angle grinder has an array of safety features, from kick-back protection, paddle switch, overload protection to an anti-vibration side handle, meaning users are equipped with the latest safety features. Furthermore, Makita, a Japan based manufacturer of professional and consumer power tools, is focusing on developing safe products with reduced dust emissions featuring low noise and vibration capabilities to meet environmental regulations.

Both brands have a strong focus on innovation and are constantly growing and adapting to stay in tune with the market, from industrial environments to trade applications.Â

HIGH DEMAND FROM PROFESSIONALS A resurgence in the housing market has also led to an increased demand for superior power tools among professionals. The global volume of construction is expected to grow by 70% and reach AU$ 20 trillion by 2025. The U.S., China, and India markets are expected to witness continued robust construction activity, and therefore the demand for power tools is expected to increase in the future.

CHINA DOMINATES POWER TOOLS MARKET China currently dominates the global power tools market, accounting for roughly 80% of power tools produced globally. The availability of raw materials and cheap labour mean they are able to offer highly efficient power tools at competitive prices.

SHIFT FROM CORDED TO CORDLESS Although cordless power tools are more expensive than their corded counterparts, ease of use, enhanced safety

INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN EMERGING ECONOMIES A key macroeconomic factor propelling the power tools market is infrastructure investment in emerging economies. Owing to strong growth in emerging regions of the world, construction industry in expected to witness growth opportunities, which in turn are anticipated to boost the demand for power tools.

China, India, and the U.S. are set to account for nearly 60% of global market growth. North America, Western Europe, and Asia-Pacific together account for over 70% of share of global power tools market. Asia Pacific, which accounts for third largest share currently, is expected to gain more than 100 BPS to become the second most lucrative market by 2025.

Demand for power tools is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 5%. In contrast, hand tools market revenues are projected to witness growth rates of above 3%, as end-users show an increasing preference for power tools.

Building Australia Master Builders Australia

2017 National Conference, Building Exhibition & National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards

23–25 November 2017 | Hobart Tasmania The Master Builders Australia 2017 National Conference ‘Building Australia’ will be held in Hobart at the historic Princes Wharf 1 (PW1). The recently restored heritage building is a first class multi-purpose function and event venue located on the waterfront of the Derwent River in the heart of the Salamanca Precinct.

The venue is within close proximity to restaurants, hotels, cafes, retail outlets, major tourist attractions and departure points. Whether it’s a ferry to MONA or a coach to the top of Mount Wellington, PW1 provides a perfect base to explore the best Hobart and surrounds has to offer. As part of your conference experience, delegates will enjoy a river cruise to a special offsite conference dinner at MONA the Museum of Old and New Art. A comprehensive program of high profile speakers will examine the building industry outlook, focussing on topics relevant to today’s building and construction industry. An exciting social program will ensure delegates’ attendance is a rewarding experience. www.masterbuilders.com.au

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Local attractions and tours make Tasmania an ideal destination for delegates and their families. Attractions include MONA, the Salamanca Markets, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Mount Wellington, Historical Port Arthur, Richmond, Peppermint Bay, Cascade Brewery, Royal Botanical Gardens, Bonorong Wildlife Centre, Maritime Museum, Derwent River Cruise, Russell Falls, Pennicott Wilderness tours, Cradle Mountain and Cataract Gorge just to name a few. Images courtesy Tourism Tasmania.

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TIMGUARD PREPARES AND PROTECTS

The most comprehensive termite warranty in Australia If your home has a Kordon® Termite Barrier installed* (*full installation), you can choose to activate and be covered by the Bayer Protection Program.

You will be protected by an exclusive $1 million warranty!

It’s easy! The Bayer Protection Warranty starts with an inspection of the home by a Bayer Accredited Timber Pest Inspector. If the home is termite-free, and possible conditions which may be conducive to termite attack are addressed, your Bayer Protection Warranty can be renewed. The same inspection takes place each year to give the homeowner total termite protection. This warranty can be renewed annually (fee applies) for the life of the structure.

The Bayer Protection Warranty covers homeowners for up to $1 million worth of termite damage due to product failure or any other means of termite entry.

Activate your Bayer Protection Warranty by visiting www.kordonwarrantycentre.com.au For further information on the Kordon Termite Barrier, Bayer Protection Warranty and Frequently Asked Questions visit www.kordonwarrantycentre. com.au or contact the Bayer Protection team on 1800 552 802.

Bayer CropScience Pty. Ltd., Level 1, 8 Redfern Road, Hawthorn East, Vic. 3123 Technical Enquiries: 1800 804 479 environmentalscience.bayer.com.au Kordon® is a Registered Trademark of Bayer © 2016

TimGuard is an innovative and unique semi-finished two coat clear seal exclusive to Canterbury Timber Windows and Doors.

The TimGuard system provides 2 coats in factory, with the painter providing 2 coats on site – a 4 coat total system compared to a traditional 2-3 coat system. This produces a higher quality and 25% greater and more consistent film build than traditional priming.

Applying TimGuard in factory ensures the timber is protected prior to site arrival, during transit, while on site awaiting installation and ongoing throughout the life of the product.

Increased protection leads to less on-site preparation and a better final result with a longer lasting finish. TimGuard seals - minimising moisture variations, timber movement and environmental or weather affects. Acting as an undercoat, semi-finished timber can be stained or painted over after a light sanding, saving both time and money.

For more information on TimGuard contact Phone: 1300 733 599 Email: info@windowsanddoors.build Website: www.windowsanddoors.build

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• Victorian Pest Manager of the Year 2015 • Termite Inspection Reports • Home Guard available in Sheet, Granular and Collars • Safe Affordable Reliable

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TARPULINS & CANVAS

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Floor Tarps – Any Size

1800 4 TARPS 1800 482 777 4 Sir Laurence Drive Seaford 3198

www.melbournetarphire.com.au

• Appearances at VCAT and other Court venues • Legal Advice for Builders • Business Structures • Asset Protection

Telephone: (03) 9009 5800 Facsimile: (03) 9009 5899 Level 4, 530 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000 Also at Mitcham by appointment only.

Email: wre@wrelawyers.com.au Web: www.wrelawyers.com.au

WINDOWS

• All Wet Areas • Showers • Decks • Planter Boxes • Balconies • Fish Ponds • Underground Tanking • Shower, Balcony and Deck Design

GLASS BRICK COMPANY The complete ‘Glass Brick Specialists’

• Underground Carparks • Roof Top Gardens/Terraces • Shower Repairs

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• Remedial Work

Sydney/NSW: 02 9620 9055 Melbourne/VIC: 03 9703 1530

• Consultancy Work

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• All Licenced Waterproofers

www.cdwaterproofing.com.au Mobile 0418 999 876 Email: enquiries@cdwaterproofing.com.au

EMAIL info@glassbrickcompany.com.au

WEBSITE www.glassbrickcompany.com.au ACN 116 139 970 | ABN 19 310 920 095

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USG BORAL ACOUSTIC PANELS AND CEILING TILES ARE LOW MAINTENANCE, EASY-TO-INSTALL CEILING SOLUTIONS. Our ceiling solutions are built specifically to resist mould and mildew, while still providing the strength needed to defend against sagging over time.

They’re also designed with a nondirectional pattern for consistent appearance, and the noise-reducing qualities that you expect in acoustic panels.

So no matter where you’re putting them, you’re getting a ceiling that sounds as good as it looks.

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